1819: Singapore Bicentennial

By Melissa De Silva

Aditya left her village in Java to join her husband in the bustling new port town of Singapura. Tragedy strikes, and she is left to face the biggest choice she will ever make. Discover colonial Singapore through the perspective of a female immigrant in this tale of hope and faith by Melissa De Silva.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ethos Books
• Release date: Jul 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9789811417634

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1819 Hope

1819

Hope

© Melissa De Silva, 2019

Illustrations © Mary Bernadette Lee, 2019

ISBN 978-981-14-1763-4 (e-book)

Published by Ethos Books, an imprint of Pagesetters Services Pte Ltd

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Singapore 573972

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1819 Hope

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About the Singapore Bicentennial e-book series

Take a quick dive into the different time periods in Singapore history, the stories and legacies of our different communities. Discover lesser-known histories of people, places and events. Each nugget offers a unique glimpse into the layered lives and histories of our people, going into topics as diverse as natural history, architecture and religious practices.

About the Singapore Bicentennial

The Singapore Bicentennial marks the 200 th anniversary of